Is Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (48 g). Carrageenan, Natural Flavor, Red 40 and Yellow 5 are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis?

In label order (largest amount first): Sugar, Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup, Pear Puree, Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Monoglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and 18 more.

Does Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal inflammation, though evidence is debated. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires a warning label in the EU. Yellow 5 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires a warning label in the EU.

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Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis

Name: Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis
Brand: Fruit by the Foot
SKU: 00016000226272

Fruit by the Foot

Listed as: Starburst Fruit by the Foot Easter Minis 22 Count

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

CarrageenanWorth noting
Permitted with limits in EU
Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal inflammation, though evidence is debated.
Worth knowing: Used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods.
Evidence debated
Natural FlavorWorth noting
Status unclear
The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns.
Worth knowing: Used to enhance flavor; some consumers prefer transparency.
Evidence debated

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.
Serving size: 25 g (2 rolls)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1Sugar
2Maltodextrin
3Corn Syrup
4Pear Puree
5Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid
6Carrageenan
7Monoglycerides
8Sodium Citrate
9Malic Acid
10Xanthan Gum
11Locust Bean Gum
12Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
13Natural Flavor
14Potassium Citrate
15Lactic Acid
16Red 40. Lemon Ingredients: Sugar
17Maltodextrin
18Corn Syrup
19Pear Puree
20Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid
21Carrageenan
22Monoglycerides
23Sodium Citrate
24Malic Acid
25Xanthan Gum
26Natural Flavor
27Locust Bean Gum
28Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
29Potassium Citrate
30Yellow 5.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (25 g)
Energy	360 kcal	90 kcal
Fat	4 g	1 g
of which saturated	4 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	80 g	20 g
of which sugars	48 g	12 g
of which added sugars	48 g	12 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g
Protein	0 g	0 g
Sodium	240 mg	60 mg

Questions about Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis

Is Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sugar (48 g). Carrageenan, Natural Flavor, Red 40 and Yellow 5 are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis?: In label order (largest amount first): Sugar, Maltodextrin, Corn Syrup, Pear Puree, Palm and/or Palm Kernel Oil. Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Carrageenan, Monoglycerides, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and 18 more.
Does Fruit by the Foot Starburst Easter Minis contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Carrageenan (worth noting): Some studies suggest potential gastrointestinal inflammation, though evidence is debated. Natural Flavor (worth noting): The exact composition of natural flavors is often undisclosed, leading to consumer concerns. Red 40 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires a warning label in the EU. Yellow 5 (worth noting): Linked to hyperactivity in children; requires a warning label in the EU.

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